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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,315.22, 393,730.16 and 157,988.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,315.22, 393,730.16 and 157,988.08 is: 218,020.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,315.22 : 393,730.16 = 157,988.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,315.22/393,730.16 = 157,988.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,315.22x = 393,730.16 × 157,988.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,315.22x = 62,204,672,016.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,204,672,016.49/285,315.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,020.87

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